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Celts probably never possessed so grand a vision as seen in The Celtic World by Barry Cunliffe (Mc Graw-Hill; 224 pages; $39.95). But grand they were. Their language and culture spread across the ancient world from Anatolia to Iberia, from the Danube to the edges of the British Isles. They were artisans of genius, yet they fought like madmen, striking a respectful fear in ancient chroniclers by sacking Rome in 390 B.C. In this sweeping, lucid and amply illustrated history, Barry Cunliffe becomes their bard, celebrating the fact that the Celts endure...
Instead of sending only career diplomats overseas, the former Celtic coach recommended hiring former athletes or "guys who just can't quite make the pros." And instead of supplying countries with unneeded hardware, he added, the government should ship basketballs("good American ones, the kind with the seams") and sneakers...
...Harvard sociologist who asked that his identity be kept a secret described Halloween as an "amiable enough custom." Apparently unaware that Celtic Druids and Romans first began the celebration more than 2000 years ago, the scholar added, "It's a good neighborhood tradition...
John Paul traveled in the upstairs lounge, which was furnished with a sofa, a table with four chairs, and a bed made up with Irish linen. On one bulkhead hung a wooden crucifix of Celtic design, a reminder of Ireland's role as an ancient and proud daughter of the church. A man with a hearty appetite, John Paul was offered a sumptuous menu that included fresh fruit, bacon and sausages, black-and-white pudding, cheese and biscuits, and tea or coffee...
...Applied Sciences department will enroll the most new students, 33, Kraus said. Thirty new students will enroll in chemistry, 29 in economics and 24 in medical sciences. The Celtic Languages and Literatures department will enroll two new students, the fewest of any department, Kraus said...